Matters discussed in counselling sessions are kept confidential and not shared with anyone without the written or verbal consent of the client, except in situations where there is danger of harm to the client or anybody else or there is a vulnerable child or adult involved.
Counselling and therapy sessions are provided pertaining to the highest possible standards of quality, in accordance with the training and experience of the therapist, to collaboratively work towards goals agreed on by the client and therapist. However, research shows that results are dependent primarily on the quality of participation of the client and hence the therapist cannot be held responsible for guaranteed or specific results. By engaging in counselling, the client takes complete responsibility for the outcome of the therapy process.

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